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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.59, 25,933.05 and 6,195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.59, 25,933.05 and 6,195.63 is: 9,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.59 : 25,933.05 = 6,195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.59/25,933.05 = 6,195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.59x = 25,933.05 × 6,195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.59x = 160,671,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,671,582.57/17,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.43

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